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Washington County, MD. On the evening of April 3rd, Washington County Emergency Communications received reports of a building fire at 44 East Franklin Street in Downtown Hagerstown.

Hagerstown Fire Department was alerted on Box 1-3-1 at 8:00 p.m. for a reported house JUMP TO FILE # fire with occupants 040814103 in the building.

Hagerstown Utility 3 reported heavy smoke showing from side A of the structure. Battalion 1 Chief Russ Grimm assuming command and requested the safety assignment.

Firefighters on Side A made entry and began access to the fire for an interior attack as Engine 4 positioned on the C side to find heavy fire showing. Crews were faced with the entire back of the building engulfed in flames threatening attached buildings on both sides. Crews were faced with a heavy fire load that was already well advanced before crews arrived. Command immediately requested the second alarm struck.

Firefighters from multiple departments worked to battle the blaze as it was rapidly spreading.

The fire looked as if it was being brought under control when heavy fire could be seen coming from the second floor. With the fire load growing, command called for the building to be evacuated at 8:51 p.m. Firefighters were taking a beating trying to regain control of the blaze. At 9:17 p.m., command requested the third alarm struck.

The fire continued to grow as additional units arrived to assist.

Flames could be seen blowing into the sky as fire broke through the roof. With firefighters reaching their limits, command called for a fourth alarm for fresh manpower to assist at 10:59p.m.

Command reported an offensive attack was underway at 11:30 p.m. as additional crews worked to check the adjoining structures on both sides of the fire building for extension. Firefighters at this point were gaining ground getting the fire knocked down.

Emergency crews remained on the scene into the morning hours conducting overhaul operations and assisting the city fire marshals at the scene.

It was confirmed that the fire claimed at least one life, who was found to be a resident at 44 East Franklin Street.

Two firefighters on the incident were also reported to be injured, but only one was transported to Meritus Medical Center for further treatment. No other injuries were reported and the Hagerstown Chapter of the American Red Cross was also called in to assist several displaced occupants.

The Hagerstown City Fire Marshal’s office is still investigat-

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ing the cause of the fire.

They are being assisted by Hagerstown Police Department Criminal Investigation Division.

No foul play is suspected at this time and they are leaning toward it being accidental in nature. No official cause has been released at this time.

Over 115 fire and EMS providers responded to Thursday’s four alarm blaze. Hagerstown Fire Departments on the call consisted of First Hagerstown Hose Engine 1, Antietam Fire Engine 2 and Special Unit 3-2, Independent Juniors Engine 3, Western Enterprise Engine 4 and Truck 4, South Hagerstown Fire Engine 5, Pioneer Hook & Ladder Truck 1 and Support 3-1, HFD Utility 3,

HFD Support Units 302, 303 and 304, Battalion Chiefs Grimm and Cleck, Battalion Captains Daiello, Stoops and Hopkins, City Fire Marshals DeHaven, Crist and Fishack as well as Fire Chief Kyd Dietrich.

Hagerstown was assisted by Funkstown Fire Co. 10, Halfway Fire Co. 26, Long Meadow Fire Co. 27, Maugansville Fire Co. 13, Smithsburg Fire Co. 7, Sharpsburg Fire Co. 1, Williamsport Fire Co. 2, Leitersburg Fire Co. 9, Mt. Aetna Fire Co. 16, Boonsboro Fire Co. 6, Potomac Valley Fire Co. 11, Rescue Hose Company– Greencastle Co. 3 from Franklin County, Always There Hook and Ladder–Waynesboro Co. 2 from Franklin County, Arendtsville Fire

Co. 5 from Adams County, Community Rescue Service Co. 75, Washington County Special Operation 20, Washington County Emergency Air Unit 25, Rehab Unit 255, Hagerstown City Police and the American Red Cross.

While crews were committed to the scene, Battalion Chief Pile reported in to cover the department while crews from Clear Spring Fire Co. 4, Boonsboro Fire Co. 6, Leitersburg Fire Co. 9, Myersville Fire Co. 8 from Frederick County, Arendtsville Fire Co. 5 from Adams County, Blue Ridge Summit Fire Co. 4 from Franklin County and Chambersburg Air 10 from Franklin County arrived.

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Firefighters respond on Box 4-4 for Crews battle house fire in Ellicott City garage fire west of Clear Spring Washington County, MD. On Saturday April 5th, Washington County Emergency Communications received reports of a structure fire on National Pike in the area of the Country Diner west of Clear Spring.

Initial calls were reporting a garage or a barn type structure to be on fire near a wooded area. At 12:10 p.m., crews were dispatched out for a garage fire on Box 4- JUMP TO FILE# 4.

040814116 As units responded, additional reports continued to come into the call center reporting flames showing with heavy smoke coming from the structure. As reports came in, Washington County immediately started the county Safety Assignment prior to crews arrival on the scene.

Paramedic 49-1 from Clear Spring EMS arrived to find a two story structure with fire showing from the first floor.

Once the report was transmitted to dispatch, Assistant Chief Zach Reid assumed command and immediately request a tanker task force assignment started to the incident.

Crews arrived to find heavy fire coming from the structure at 11872 National Pike. The heavy fire load was quickly spreading on the interior and exterior of the structure sparking a small brush fire that crews were able to quickly control. nterior crews were able to make an aggressive interior attack on the blaze bringing it under control within fifteen minutes of their arrival on the scene.

Command was able to report the blaze knocked down at 12:28 p.m.

At approximately 2:15 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, 2014, firefighters and paramedics from Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services (HCDFRS) and Carroll County responded to a report of a house fire in the 2900 block of Timber Trails Court in Ellicott City.

The owner of the residence arrived home to find smoke and fire conditions. It took crews approximately 40 minutes to stabilize the blaze. Crews then began extensive overhaul operations.

There were no residents inside the house at the time of the fire, aside from two pet cats. One

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cat was found safely. The other is still missing at the time of this release. Four adults have been displaced as a result of the incident. Red Cross has been notified and will assist those civilians.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation at this time and HCDFRS fire investigators are currently on scene. Property loss and damage estimate is $600,000. There were no civilian or firefighters injuries.

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Once knocked down, command was able to release a majority of the units.

Remaining firefighters were on the scene for nearly an hour and a half conducting overhaul operations and assisting the State Fire Marshal’s office.

Over forty fire and EMS workers responded out on Saturday afternoon’s fire from twelve different departments in Washington County, MD and Franklin County, PA. The fire is currently under investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal. No injuries were reported during Saturday’s incident.

Clear Spring Fire Co. 4 responded and received assistance on Saturdays fire from Hancock Fire Co. 5, Williamsport Fire Co. 2,

Mercersburg Fire Co. 9, Maugansville Fire Co. 13, Halfway Fire Co. 26, Clear Spring EMS Co. 49, Washington County Special Operations 20, Washington County Division of Emergency Services EMS 1810, Washington County Emergency Air Unit, Rehab Unit 2-5-5 and Fire Marshal Ed Ernst “FM26” from the State Fire Marshal’s office.

Transfer crews from Orleans Volunteer Fire Company in Allegheny County and Hagerstown Western Enterprise Station 4 were called out to fill-in at Hancock Fire Co. 5 and Clear Spring Fire Co. 4 stations while crews were committed to the scene on National Pike.

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Mississippi: Dwight Hilton, 57 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: February 1, 2014 Death Date: February 1, 2014 Fire Department: East Central Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter Hilton suffered a fatal heart attack while fighting an outdoors fire that was threatening homes in the area. According to officials, the cause of the fire is under investigation and may have been intentionally set in several locations.

Ohio: Bruce A. Stayner, 49 Rank: Lieutenant Incident Date: February 3, 2014 Death Date: February 4, 2014 Fire Department: Scioto Township Fire Department Initial Summary: Lieutenant Stayner fell ill at home within 24 hours of responding to a mutual aid structure fire call.

Stayner was transported to the Grady Memorial Hospital where he passed away from an apparent heart attack.

Indiana: James Joseph Knesek, Sr., 59 Rank: Fire Chief Incident Date: February 8, 2014 Death Date: February 8, 2014 Fire Department: Munster Fire Department Initial Summary: Fire Chief Knesek passed away at home from an apparent heart attack several hours after responding to a motor vehicle accident.

Texas: William Scott Tanksley, 40 Rank: Fire Rescue Officer Incident Date: February 10, 2014 Death Date: February 10, 2014 Fire Department: Dallas Fire Rescue Department Initial Summary: As road conditions in Dallas began icing over and visibility was hampered by mist and fog, Fire Rescue Officer Tanksley was operating at the scene of an auto accident which occurred on a bridge in Southwest Dallas.

Tanksley was setting road flares to warn motorists of the accident when he was reportedly struck by a passing vehicle and fell a significant distance off of the bridge to the ground below. Responding EMS personnel attempted resuscitation efforts en route to the hospital where Fire Rescue Officer Tanksley was pronounced dead.

Arkansas: Dennis Channell , 54 Rank: Fire Captain Incident Date: February 9, 2014 Death Date: February 10, 2014 Fire Department: Poyen Fire Department Initial Summary: Fire Captain Channell fell ill during or soon after responding to a medical call. Captain Channell passed away in the hospital the following day from a reported stroke.

New York: James C. Wilber, 58 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: February 9, 2014 Death Date: February 9, 2014 Fire Department: Franklin Fire Department Initial Summary: Assistant Fire Chief Wilber suffered an apparent cardiac event while responding to a motor vehicle accident call. Wilber was transported by the Unadilla Emergency Squad and Cooperstown Medical Transport to the Tri-Town Regional Hospital in Sidney where he succumbed to his injury a short time later.

Arkansas: Jake Harrell, 34 Rank: Pilot Incident Date: January 31, 2014 Death Date: January 31, 2014 Fire Department: Arkansas Forestry Commission Initial Summary: Following almost two weeks of searching for a missing single-engine Cessna 210 Centurion, Civil Air Patrol located the crash site and a National Guard helicopter crew confirmed that the pilot, Jake Harrell, was deceased and likely killed upon impact. Harrell, an experienced pilot, went missing while flying a regularly scheduled fire detection flight throughout west Arkansas. Investigation into the fatal incident continues by local, state, and federal (NTSB) authorities.

Florida: Roger Dale Tome, 71 Rank: Assistant Fire Chief Incident Date: February 10, 2014 Death Date: February 10, 2014 Fire Department: Kennedy Space Center Fire and Rescue

Initial Summary: Assistant Fire Chief Tome passed away from an apparent heart attack several hours after completing his shift which included department mandated physical training.

New Jersey: Gregory D. Barnas, 57 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: February 28, 2014 Death Date: February 28, 2014 Fire Department: Wallington Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter Barnas died of injuries sustained when he fell from the roof of a burning commercial structure (restaurant) while, according to reports, he was working to ventilate the building. Investigation into the fatal incident continues by authorities.

Tennessee: Jerry Campbell, 61 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: March 1, 2014 Death Date: March 1, 2014 Fire Department: Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry Initial Summary: While at a work center and preparing to deploy to a wildland fire incident in the Cherokee National Forest, Tennessee, Firefighter Campbell fell ill from an apparent heart attack. According to reports, Campbell's condition suddenly deteriorated and he passed away from his injury while being prepared for air transport to the hospital.

Ohio: Steven Joseph Knaus, 47 Rank: Firefighter First Class Incident Date: February 28, 2014 Death Date: February 28, 2014 Fire Department: Willowick Fire Department Initial Summary: Several hours after coming off of a shift that included four emergency responses, Firefighter Knaus was discovered in his vehicle located in the driveway of his home and in cardiac arrest. Knaus was treated and transported to the hospital but succumbed to his injury.

New York: Kevin J. Bristol, 48 Rank: Firefighter Incident Date: March 3, 2014 Death Date: March 3, 2014 Fire Department: Peekskill Fire Department Initial Summary: Firefighter Bristol passed away at home from an apparent heart attack several hours after coming off shift during which he worked one or more emergency responses including a kitchen fire.

Arizona: Bobby Mollere, 61 Rank: Lieutenant Incident Date: March 8, 2014 Death Date: March 8, 2014 Fire Department: Hellsgate Fire Department Initial Summary: While performing a Wildland Pack Test, Lieutenant Mollere collapsed on the Payson High School track. Fellow firefighters on scene initiated a medical assessment and found Mollere in cardiac arrest. The EMTs and Paramedics began advanced life support immediately on scene. Lieutenant Mollere was transported to the Payson Regional Medical Center where resuscitative efforts continued until he passed away.

Alaska: Jeffery Bayless, 51 Rank: Senior Captain Incident Date: March 7, 2014 Death Date: March 7, 2014 Fire Department: Anchorage Fire Department Initial Summary: Senior Captain Bayless collapsed during Rules Of Air Management (ROAM) training. Crews on scene began immediate treatment and Senior Captain Bayless was transported to Alaska Regional Hospital where he later passed away from a nature of fatal injury still to be reported.

Michigan: Jamie A. Peite, 43 Rank: Fire Chief Incident Date: March 4, 2014 Death Date: March 5, 2014 Fire Department: Ironwood Township Volunteer Fire Department Initial Summary: While participating in pumper training at the fire department, Fire Chief Peite began to not feel well but thought it was not serious. While attending classes at the University of Wisconsin-Superior the following morning, Peite suffered a heart attack. Fire Chief Peite was treated and transported to the hospital but succumbed to his injury.

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House fire in Elkridge At 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 20, 2014, firefighters and paramedics from Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services (HCDFRS), Baltimore County, and Anne Arundel County responded to a report of a house fire in the 7300 block of Montgomery Rd in Elkridge.

Howard County police officers reported fire showing from the rear of the house. First arriving crews began an aggressive interior fire attack on the first and second floors of the residence while additional personel performed searches to ensure there were no occupants still inside.

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Working house fire in Woodbine CDFRS were operating on the scene of a working fire in the 16000 block of Ed Warfield Road in Woodbine. Firefighters and paramedics were called to the residence shortly after 2 p.m. on May 5 for reports of a room on fire.

When HCDFRS firefighters first arrived on the scene, they encountered heavy fire and smoke conditions on both floors of the two story, single family home, but the crews worked swiftly and efficiently to extinguish the blaze.

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Units established a rural water supply and used a cistern off Daisy Road to ensure enough water was available to extinguish the fire.

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House fire in Glenn Dale Glenn Dale, Price George's County, MD. Shortly after 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23rd, while the area was under a Red Flag warning from the Maryland Forest Service, units from Glenn Dale and neighboring communities were dispatched for a report of a house fire in the 9900 block of Locust Street in Glenn Dale.

Rescue Engine 818 arrived to find fire involving an area of brush, three sheds, a 24 foot boat and trailer, and a lot of wood panel fencing.

Assistant Chief Bob Mooney of Glenn Dale assumed command and ordered an aggressive attack on the fire to protect the exposed homes on the Locust Street side of the fire.

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Due to the high winds, a fire task force was requested, bringing several additional companies to the fire.

Despite the wind, the fire was brought under control within 15 minutes, and overhaul and final extinguishment completed in an hour.

Due to the aggressive stance of first arriving units, there was no damage to the exposed homes.

The cause of the fire has not been released at this time.

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Water rescue in Marriottsville Just before 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 25, 2014, firefighters and paramedics from Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services and the Carroll County Water Rescue/Dive Team were alerted for a swift water rescue in the Patapsco River off of Henryton Road in Marriottsville.

First arriving units were directed about 100 yards down a path off of Henryton Rd and found a 22 year old male partially submerged in slow moving water. Firefighters entered the water and removed the victim, who was in cardiac arrest.

Paramedics began CPR and then transported the patient to Howard County General Hospital with life-threatening injuries. The river itself is in Carroll County so their Sheriff’s Office will be taking the lead in the investigation.

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Two alarm fire at Pikesville assisted living facility Shortly after 2:30 a.m. on Monday, March 24, Baltimore County firefighters were alerted to respond to a reported fire at Springhouse Assisted Living, in the 8900 block of Reisterstown Road (Fire Box 19-11).

BCoFD Engine 19 (Garrison career) arrived to a three-story UShaped complex with nothing showing. As BCoFD Engine 2 (Pikesville career) and Pikesville Volunteer Fire Company Tower

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323 arrived and positioned on the A/D corner, Engine 2 found fire showing from a room on the third floor. Crews from Engines 2, 19, 3, and 18 worked on fire attack as firefighters from PVFC Squad 322 threw ground ladders and assisted firefighters from Tower 323 and Truck 313 (Owings Mills volun-

teers) with primary and secondary searches and removing elderly residents from apartments on the wing next to the apartment involved.

The call was escalated to a second alarm due to the type of occupancy and early-morning hour.

Firefighters held the fire to the original apartment with smoke throughout the 3rd floor.

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On March 29, 2014 at 11:07 p.m., Kent dispatched Chestertown, Rock Hall, Kennedyville, Church Hill, Kent and Queen Anne’s Rescue Squad and Kent EMS for a dwelling fire located at 5826 Johnsontown Road.

While units were responding, Kent gave the additional of a fire

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As firefighters, we all know that our best ally in extinguishing fire is water, the basic H2O. Sometimes just a little squirt from a “can” will be more than sufficient and, at other times, it will take thousands of gallons of water.

The bigger the fire, the more water and the more hose lines along with specialty equipment, apparatus, and appliances that will be needed to effect total extinguishment.

In the end, it is water that will confine and extinguish the fire, while making the scene safe for all concerned.

In urban areas, it seems as if there is an endless water supply with water mains and hydrants in abundance.

Using a forward or reverse stretch, you locate your hydrant, lay in your attack hose line, call for water and go to work. For the most part the system works well.

The next arriving engine connects to a different water source,

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hydrant, and provides a backup line.

As additional hose lines are needed, they can be supplied by these two pumpers, or additional pumpers on scene depending on the size of the fire, its location, and threat to exposures or possible extension.

Contrasting with the urban firefighting, the water supply situation in a rural area is a bit more complex.

There may be some hydrants located within a village, but for the most part, you have to carry your own water supply on your pumper or tanker.

The bigger the fire, the sooner your tank water will be expended and the more tankers that will be needed. This will require establishing a water supply officer and a water supply source to replenish the tankers.

Usually a draft site will be designated from a static source such as a pond, lake, stream, swimming pool, cistern, or other available water source.

Many departments have water source maps designating the location of these available water sources within their jurisdiction.

The planning, installation, and use of dry hydrants that have been strategically located throughout a district will reduce time in establishing a water supply.

Another option for refilling the tankers would be the use of the nearest hydrant system located within a town or village.

Sometimes, the water source may be close to the scene of the fire, and at other times it may be a distance (miles) away.

Travel distance is a key factor in determining the number of tankers needed and the potential for more than one supply pumper at the water source in order to maintain a continuous and adequate water supply at the fire scene.

The use of portable folding tanks, commonly referred to as port-a-ponds, may also be set up near the fire scene and tankers can offload their water supply directly into the portable tank and return to the fill site for another tank refill.

A pumper will be drafting from the portable tank and supplying the attack pumper(s).

Usually more than one pumper may be needed if additional portable tanks are located at other locations on the fire ground.

If master streams are being used along with hand lines, it will not take long for two or three thousand gallons of water to be depleted very quickly.

There may be occasions at the onset of an initial fire attack that the water supply may be interrupted when all the tank water on the initial response apparatus has been

CHARLES LEWIS

Units arrived to find heavy fire from the rear of this 2.5 story frame dwelling.

Early morning Northeast Baltimore City fire declared arson Shortly after 3 a.m. on May 10th, Box Alarm 56-5 was reported for a building fire at Harford Road and E. Northern Pkwy.

Due to additional calls providing conflicting information, units originally responded to the 2900 block of Berwick Ave. A passerby JUMP TO FILE # directed them to the 051214109 East Northern Pkwy address, where they found heavy fire from the rear of a two and a half story wood frame single family dwelling.

BC-4 arrived and upon taking command, requested a working fire dispatch.

Crews making both an interior and exterior attack knocked the fire down in about 15 minutes.

Units from the Fire Investigation Bureau responded and during the investigation declared the fire arson and requested the Baltimore City Police Arson Squad to the scene.

A neighbor reported to me that the house was in foreclosure

and had been vacated by the owner; however, was occupied by squatters at the time of the fire.

No one was in the house at the time of the fire and the search for suspects continues.

Crews remained on the scene performing overhaul well into the morning.

expended.

Pre-planned mutual response and immediate requests for additional tankers to the scene will do much to eliminate this problem.

Standing around watching the fire and waiting for water doesn’t do much for public relations, though there may be situations

when you will be forced to do just that.

And it can happen in the urban response areas also when hydrants, water mains, or pumpers break down and fail to supply the needed water.

Maintaining a constant water supply helps ensure the safety of all

on scene personnel.

Should there be a loss of water supply, all personnel shall be withdrawn from the structure until an adequate water supply has been resumed.

To be continued.

Till next time, Stay Safe and God Bless!

CHARLES LEWIS

- CHARLIE LEWIS

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DANNY ROSENBAUM

Regency area Firehouse 9 Henrico, VA. Henrico County Division of Fire was proud to dedicate the Regency Area Firehouse 9, on May 18th at 10:00 a.m.

Fire Chief Anthony E McDowell welcomed everyone and recognized all of the guests including County Manager John A Vithoulkas, Tuckahoe Supervisor Patricia O’Bannon and Three District Supervisor David A. Kaechele. County Manager John A Vithoulkas spoke of the dedication and service of all of the members of the public safety departments.

Last year the firefighters of Firehouse 9 responded to 3,800 calls for service, making it one of the busiest firehouses in the County. Regency Area Firehouse serves a 6.1 square mile area of the west end of Henrico County where 21,000 citizens reside.

The new Regency Area Firehouse 9 replaces the old station, which was built in 1964 and housed four career firefighters over two shifts. The old station was 3721 square feet, while the new

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firehouse is 11,260 square feet.

The firehouse will house Engine 9, Fire Medic 9, and Attack Pumper 9 along with one station captain, three lieutenants, and 15 firefighters over three 24 hour shifts. The firehouse is also home to the welding shop. The new building is LEED Silver certified.

After the ribbon cutting and hose un-coupling, the guests were treated to refreshments. There were many activities that followed including face painting and tattoos for the kids. Fire prevention, safety, and emergency management information was available. Many of the pieces of apparatus from Firehouse 9 and several other firehouses were on site for demonstrations. The kid’s safety house and fire truck slide was also there for the kids of all ages.

- DANNY ROSENBAUM

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There is no “I” in EMS EMS ISSUE CHELLE CORDERO

DANIEL ROSENBAUM

DANIEL ROSENBAUM

Church fire in Henrico’s west end Henrico, VA. Henrico County Division of Fire units responded to 2315 N Parham Rd for the report of a church fire at 5:14 p.m. on April 20th.

First arriving units reported heavy smoke coming from the structure upon arrival.

A second alarm fire was called immediately due to the amount of smoke showing and the size of the structure.

A total of 13 fire apparatus and six command staff responded to the fire incident.

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The fire was quickly knocked down by fire crews shortly after arrival, but there was significant smoke and fire damage done to the sanctuary of the church.

Fire crews continued to work for another hour checking for extension of the fire to other areas of the church.

The fire was marked under control at 6:19 p.m.

The church was not occupied at the time of the fire. The fire was initially reported as a fire alarm from the church.

Additional calls were received after the alarm reporting smoke coming from the church.

The Fire Marshal’s office is currently investigating the cause of the fire.

No injuries were reported as a result of the fire.

- DANIEL ROSENBAUM

The term “Chain of Survival” was coined by writer Mary Newman in the late 1980s and referred to the multiple steps of CPR from early recognition through advanced ALS; since then the chain has been adapted by the American Heart Association and modified to reflect the latest methods.

The “Six Links of Survival™”, developed in 2003, for pediatric dental offices, helps prepare the staff to manage patient medical emergencies while waiting for professional EMS to arrive.

We in EMS have “Six points on the Star of Life” which includes: 1) Early detection, 2) Early reporting, 3) Early response, 4) Good on scene care, 5) Care in transit, and 6) Transfer to definitive care.

Each system shares the basic philosophy that success is only as strong as its weakest link.

While each scenario includes detection, response and advanced care, none of the systems includes teamwork – every emergency response is multi-faceted and more often than not inter-agency.

Using the average EMS response as an example, we start with the bystander (or patient) who recognizes a problem, an emergency call (usually to 911), dispatch of the ambulance and other agencies, treatment on scene, transport, patient reception at a hospital, continuing medical care.

An EMT, paramedic or other ambulance response may be aware of these other components, but they are very often out of sight and mind during the emergency response.

Depending on your location and whether you are part of an independent EMS agency or part of firebased EMS, you may or may not be dispatched with fire department personnel. Police are often included in the emergency response.

Community education is a helpful, first step – the more individuals who are both aware of what to look for and may know steps to take until professional medical help is present will help make an easier and more accurate response.

The person who initiates this response by calling 911, local police or pressing a life-alert button alerts us to the emergency.

Calling 911 is the most direct route to an expedited response.

Your local community probably has a 911 Dispatch Center although sometimes a local police department will receive your emergency call.

Whoever answers the phone needs to gather information quickly and accurately and make a fast decision which agency or agencies will be needed to be dispatched.

Dispatch will relay vital information including the nature of the emergency, location and sometimes any known obstacles to reaching the patient such as traffic, weather, locked doors, etc.

Trained dispatchers may be civilian or police personnel; typical training includes active listening, crisis intervention and being able to calm a hysterical caller, accurate information gathering, the ability to communicate clearly, record keeping, decision making, and often being able to verbally guide a phone caller through vital life-saving measures such as CPR. The information the dispatcher is able to pass on to responding agencies may make a big difference in both time and emergency preparedness.

Dispatch may include a multiagency response of EMS, fire and police.

Each agency works cooperatively to provide patient care (EMS) in both BLS and ALS levels, extrication (fire), crowd and traffic control (police), lift assists, rehab, notifications, and more depending on the nature of the emergency.

Police escort or traffic assistance may aid in rapid transport to the hospital. Each agency member may be focused on his or her individual responsibilities, but overall the inter-agency teamwork makes the entire job flow smoother.

By notifying the receiving hospital what they can expect (patient status) and approximate time of arrival, they can be better prepared to care for the patient promptly and efficiently.

Eventual turnover of patient care to the hospital includes communication (both verbal and documented) regarding history, treatment and interventions.

Each component of the team helps make the response and patient care easier and more effective.

It’s time for more inter-agency training including dispatchers, emergency responders and hospital staff.

Combined and cooperative drills and incident critiques will help improve collaboration, patient care, responder safety, and overall outcomes.

Off-duty fun activities will also foster awareness and easy relationships between services.

In addition, the familiarity that comes from inter-agency interaction will help to improve teamwork, morale and public perception.

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Special commendation for two Henrico children

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Frankford, Delaware has their 1956 GMC/Seagrave 500/500.

13-year old Tre Crusan and 12year old Yamira Sinker were walking by an apartment building in 11 North at White Oak Apartments.

As they approached the building, they saw smoke coming from a window of the second story apartment. The two immediately called 911 to report the fire.

They then ran into the building and knocked on all of the apartment doors in an attempt to alert everyone of the situation. Tre and Yamira waited outside for fire crews to arrive to give them a

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report of the actions they had taken.

Because of their actions, firefighters were able to catch this bedroom fire in the early stages. The fire was contained to the room of origin and damage was very limited in the rest of the apartment building.

At the Board of Supervisors Meeting Tre and Yamira received a

Special Commendation from the Henrico County Manager, Mr John Vithoulkas, and the Henrico Division of Fire Chief, Anthony McDowell. Chief McDowell commented, “Tre and Yamira, we are very proud of you and we want you to know that you did exactly the right thing”. Both Tre and Yamira are students at Fairfield Middle School. While in elementary school they both received training as Junior Fire Marshals.

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Crude oil train derailment with fire in Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA. On April 30, twelve to fourteen railroad cars that were transporting crude oil, have derailed, said Lynchburg officials. Heavy black smoke and intensive flames erupted. The derailment was near Depot Grille Restaurant. CSX officials are working to remove the portion of the train that is blocking workers from leaving Griffin Pipe Foundry located in the lower basin. There have been no reported injuries. The cause of the derailment has not been determined at this time.

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House fire in Henrico’s West End Henrico, VA. Henrico County Division of Fire units responded to the 200 block of Dryden Lane in Henrico County’s West End on April 25th for the report of a house fire. Units received the call at 9:43 p.m.

First arriving units made it on scene and reported smoke and fire from a large three story residence.

Initial fire attack crews found fire in the basement of the residence.

First arriving units were able to keep the fire contained to the original area of origin.

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Crews extinguished the fire within 30 minutes of arrival. The fire was marked under control at 10:32 p.m. Four engine companies, two specialty service units, one fire medic units, and two battalion chiefs were assigned to the call for service.

The fire originated in the basement of the home. There was moderate fire and smoke damage

done to the residence. No injuries were reported from the fire. It appears at this point the family will be displaced for a short period of time.

Henrico County Division of Fire units remained on scene for two hours removing smoke from the three story 10,000 square foot home.

The cause of the fire has been determined to be accidental and electrical in nature.

- DANIEL ROSENBAUM

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Chesterfield single-vehicle crash kills passenger Chesterfield County, VA. One person was killed in a single vehicle crash on April 25 on Woodlake Village Parkway and Clipper Cove Rd. Police said that the vehicle, a 2007 Mazda ran off the road and struck a tree around 10 p.m. Chesterfield Fire and EMS along with county police were dispatched to the crash. All four occupants of the vehicle were transported to the hospital. One of the passengers was pronounced dead at the hospital. The other occupants received non-life-threatening injuries. Police officials said the deceased occupant is, Tyler Patnaude, 18, of Chesterfield County. Police continue their investigation into the crash.

FRANK ROBINSON

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MVA involving bicycle in Chesterfield Chesterfield, VA. A juvenile appeared to be okay after being involved in a crash with his bicycle and a vehicle on May 9 around 2 p.m., on Statute St. at Statute Ct. Chesterfield County police along with Chesterfield Fire and EMS Engine 15 and Medic 17 responded to the crash. The bike had a crumbled wheel, but the rider was not transported. The collision is under investigation.

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Vehicle crashes into porch in Chesterfield Chesterfield, VA. Chesterfield Fire Department Engine 11 along with Chesterfield County police were dispatched to the 6400 block of Hopkins Road on May 18 for a vehicle into a porch. The call was dispatched at 10:45 a.m. Crews arrived on scene to find a collapsed porch. No injuries were reported. The incident is under investigation and police have not said if charges will be filed.

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No one injured in apartment fire in Henrico County

JOSH TOMON

NAVSTA Norfolk Fire Station 2 conducts extrication tools training on an E-2C aircraft On Friday, March 28, 2014, crews from Navy Region MidAtlantic Fire and Emergency Services, Naval Station Norfolk (VA) conducted forcible entry and extrication training utilizing new Holmatro rescue tools. The training used a "Back to the Basics" approach using hand tools and crash axes, in addition to the Holmatro Tools on a mothballed U.S. Navy E2C Hawkeye airborne early-warning aircraft. Pictured is correspondent Josh Tomon and his fellow crew members from Fire Station 2 (Engine 12, Crash 12, Crash 14, Rescue (Ambulance) 12).

Henrico, VA. Henrico County Division of Fire responded to the 5000 block of Sulky Drive in Henrico County’s North Side for an apartment fire at 10:58 this evening, May 13th.

No one was home in the apartment where the fire started at the time JUMP TO FILE # of the fire. All 051414105 occupants in the other apartments were able to make it out of the apartment building uninjured.

First arriving units reported smoke from the second story of the apartment building. Inside crews found a small fire in the kitchen and were able to bring the fire under control quickly to prevent the spread to the other seven apartments in the building.

The apartment where the fire originated was the only apartment to suffer fire damage. There was some minor damage to several of the remaining apartments in the building.

Because of the quick extinguishment of the fire, the majority of the residents will be able to

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return to their apartments. The residents who are displaced are being assisted temporarily by the management of the apartment complex.

The fire was marked under control at 11:24 p.m. It is unknown if the apartment had a working smoke detector.

Neighbors were alerted to the fire by the smoke coming from the

apartment. No injuries were reported as a result of the fire.

Henrico County Division of Fire Marshal’s Office has determined the cause of last night’s apartment fire to be accidental in nature. The fire is thought to have been caused by an overheated coffee maker in the kitchen area.

- DANIEL ROSENBAUM

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Ambulance 617 B had been called away for a emergency.

When the members still at the event received a report of a injured person at the other end of the school parking lot, Gator 617 responded to the call with a crew of three, to attend to sprain ankle. EMTs checked out him out and placed a cold pack on the ankle. He was taken by family to be treated at a medical center. Gator 617 now has it's first call under it's belt.

And it became the talk of the day at the event.

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This DVD is 38 minutes in length. It was transferred from the original VHS to a DVD in 2012.

The fire happened on July 22, 1991.

It is first important for the reader/viewer to know that the videographer took in this fire after taking up from another fire a distance away. I write this because for the first five minutes or so the viewer will see a blank screen with only the time and the date showing.

Within the five minutes is a flash of the vehicle he is in, responding on a highway to a column of smoke off in the distance.

This smoke is the hospital fire.

During the black screen presentation (which is when the camera is turned off to save wasted time), one can hear the radio traffic of companies arriving and an order from the chief for a fourth alarm.

This is all written so that the viewer does not think that the DVD is defective!

The hospital is an old historic building, most likely vacant (condition of occupancy is not mentioned) and from the looks of the building, it has the telltale sign of being a state hospital, namely drab and depressing.

It is a large building with an inclined roof running the length of it with dormers in some parts

between the ridge pole and the floor below.

The fire has possession of the top of the building and is through the roof in some sections. A tractor-drawn aerial (which appears to be an E-ONE tractor pulling an older Maxim aerial trailer) has the ladder raised and eventually a ladderpipe is deployed.

It appears to be an outside fight, but during the period of firefighting, an evacuation signal was given so I guess there may have been attempts made at an interior attack.

There is a part of the roof buildup that resembles a cupola, but I’m not sure if that would be what this section was called.

Anyway it eventually becomes fully involved with fire.

It is decided to have the firefighting force fallback to a safer position and the aerial is actually moved while the ladder is still raised. The ladderpipe is eventually re-deployed, but the stream is not hitting the fire but falling short onto the exterior of the building where there is no flame.

It’s quite possible that there was insufficient water pressure.

The blaze was eventually elevated to five alarms with over 100 WFD firefighters in attendance reinforced by members from nine other mutual aid fire departments.

In its height, the fire runs the length of the building. The videographer pans both the fire building and the fireground.

I saw one mutual aid chief wearing a white helmet without a front piece, but the town’s name and his rank were on the back of his bunker coat.

The scene brought back memories of some of the older apparatus many of us were used to seeing such as Maxim Model “S” pumpers, a Mack “R” pumper and more.

The video abruptly ends probably due to the transfer from VHS to DVD. It is a scene with plenty of fire!

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DANIEL ROSENBAUM

Kitchen fire in Henrico’s East End Henrico teacher saves student’s life

DANIEL ROSENBAUM

Henrico, VA. Henrico County Division of Fire units responded to the 2900 block of Muncie Rd in Henrico County’s East End this afternoon for the report of a kitchen fire. Units received the call at 3:53 PM on April 12th.

First arriving units reported a small fire in the kitchen of the trilevel residence. The fire was extinguished several minutes after arrival and contained to the kitchen area. The incident was marked under control within two minutes of arrival.

The fire originated in the kitchen. The cause of the fire was determined to be accidental in nature and caused by unattended cooking.

One of the residents had placed a pan on the stove to heat some grease for cooking and left to answer the front door. The grease

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ignited within minutes of leaving the stove.

The residents were alerted to the fire by a working smoke detector. The resident was able to knock the fire down with a nearby fire extinguisher. There was minor fire and smoke damage done to the residence. No injuries were reported due to the fire.

The residents will be able to occupy the home and will not be displaced due to the fire.

Four engine companies, two specialty service units, two fire medic units, and two battalion chiefs were assigned to the call for service.

- DANIEL ROSENBAUM

Henrico, VA. Captain Daniel Rosenbaum and Community Services Firefighter Jon Reinmuth presented Moody Middle School teacher Brent O’Dea with a special commendation from the Division of Fire’s Chief, Anthony E. McDowell at an after school faculty meeting. The commendation was presented to Mr. O’Dea for his quick actions during a medical emergency at the school earlier this year.

On February 20, 2014 at Moody Middle School, Mr. Brent O’Dea was instructing his students in his classroom. Mr. O’Dea noticed that a 13 year old female student appeared to be in distress at her desk. Mr. O’Dea moved closer to the student and realized that she appeared to be choking.

As Mr. O’Dea attempted to verbally communicate with the student,

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it was apparent that she was actively choking, and not breathing.

Mr. O’Dea then calmly asked the student, “Are you choking?”

The student gave a yes motion with her head, as she gave the universal sign of her hands at her throat. Mr. O’Dea then asked the student if she would like him to conduct the “Heimlich Maneuver”.

The student made a non-verbal acknowledgement with her head.

Mr. O’Dea then placed the student in a standing posture, to conduct abdominal thrusts. On the third abdominal thrust, a piece of hard candy exited the student’s mouth.

The student began breathing

normally, and was escorted to the school clinic. The nurse completed a quick assessment, and realized the student was not in need of emergency services.

The student’s parents were contacted to respond, and took their daughter home for further observation. The student recovered fully, returning to school without any complications. Mr. O’Dea credits Moody Middle School’s very own Maria Purcell, RN with her annual pre-school instruction on basic first aid skills, to include how to successfully perform abdominal thrusts during a choking incident.

Close to 3,000 people die annually from choking. Learning CPR and procedures like the Heimlich maneuver can save lives.

- DANIEL ROSENBAUM

Over the stove fire extinguisher reduces fire damage

DANNY ROSENBAUM

Henrico, VA. Henrico County Division of Fire units responded to the 100 block of Engleside Dr in Henrico County’s North Side this afternoon, April 15th for the report of an apartment fire. Units received the call at 2:19 p.m.

First arriving units reported smoke in an apartment at Essex Village Apartments. The majority of the fire had already been extinguished thanks to an automatic over the stove fire extinguisher.

Fire crews completed the process of making sure the fire was out and removed the smoke from the apartment. The cause of the fire was determined to be accidental in nature and caused

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by a burner on the stove that was left on. The power to the building had gone out earlier and the resident left without switching the burner off. There was minor fire and smoke damage done to the apartment.

No injuries were reported due to the fire. The residents will not be able to occupy the apartment and will be displaced due to the fire. The home did have a working smoke detector at the time of the fire.

The over the stove fire extin-

guishers were placed in all of the apartments in Essex Village last year. Over the past six months two of these devices have extinguished kitchen fires in the complex and prevented the spread to the rest of the apartment.

The devices cost around $50 for a set which will cover one stove. They attach to the vent hood with a magnet. When a fire reaches the underside of the unit a chemical extinguishing agent is released automatically over the fire.

- DANNY ROSENBAUM

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Balloonist dies after striking power lines Caroline County, VA. Two bodies have been recovered after a tragic accident with a hot air balloon has left two people dead and a third missing.

Virginia State Police said that shortly before 8 p.m. Friday (May 9, 2014), three hot air balloons took flight from Meadow Event Park as part of an ongoing hot air balloon festival.

The balloons were headed north of the park to a designated landing zone in a field off Ruther Glen Road. Two of the balloons landed there safely. During its descent, the third balloon came in contact with a live utility line. The contact sparked an immediate fire.

According to Virginia State Police, based on witness accounts, the pilot attempted to regain control of the balloon and manage the fire. At one point, the balloon’s two passengers leapt from the basket. Then witnesses recall hearing an explosion and the fire continued to spread. The basket and the

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balloon then separated.

Virginia State Police, Caroline County Sheriff’s Office, Caroline County Fire and Rescue, and Henrico County Police, the Civil Air Patrol, deputies and canine search teams are conducting a grid search, said Corinne Geller,spokesperson for Virginia State Police. The FAA also responded to the scene Friday evening. The NTSB has been notified.

Searches have been conducted by air and on the ground of the rural, heavily-wooded terrain.

Geller said that until the positive identification had been made and next of kin officially notified, no comments or information on the recovered bodies would be released.

DANNY ROSENBAUM

Firefighter Sean Anderson is receiving his badge for Fire Chief Anthony E McDowell. Just beside him is the County Manager John Vithoulkas waiting to give him his graduation certificate.

- BECKY ROBINETTE WRIGHT

DANIEL ROSENBAUM JOSH TOMON

Apartment fire in Henrico’s East End Henrico, VA. Henrico County Division of Fire responded to the 300 block of North Laburnum Ave in Henrico County’s East End for an apartment fire at 535 on April 14th.

No one was home in the apartment where the fire started at the time of the fire.

All occupants in the other apartments were able to make it out uninjured. First arriving units reported smoke from the second story of the apartment building. Inside crews found a small fire in one of the bedrooms and were able to bring the fire under control quickly to prevent the spread to the other three apartments. The apartment where the fire originated was the only apartment to suffer fire damage.

Fire marked under control at 5:55 p.m. It is unknown if the apartment had a working smoke detector.

Neighbors were alerted to the fire by the smoke coming from the apartment. The Fire Marshal’s Office is

Correspondent Josh Tomon and fellow crew members from Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fire and Emergency Services, Naval Station Norfolk (VA) Station 2 (Engine 12, Crash 12, Crash 14, Rescue (Ambulance) 12) conduct extrication tools training on an E-2C Hawkeye aircraft.

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currently investigating. Two adults and one child were displaced by the fire and smoke. Due to the quick knock down and confinement of the fire, most of the residents of the apartment building will be able to go back home in a short time. No injuries were reported as a result of the fire.

When the fire broke out on the 300 block of North Laburnum Ave, a 13 year old male and a 12 year old female noticed the smoke coming from the apartment and called 911.

The two then knocked on all of the other apartment doors to alert the residents. Both were waiting for the fire department when they arrived.

Their actions helped the firefighters catch the fire in the early stages.

- DANIEL ROSENBAUM

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Heroes Mortgage sponsors Home Depot gift card giveaway!

It’s the summertime and you know what that means: Barbecues, vacations and pool parties. Don’t forget the honeydo-list.

With the summer about to go into full swing, you know some type of home improvement project will creep up poolside. Well, 1st Responder Newspaper is here to help with whatever job you have to take care of.

The Heroes Mortgage Program, brought to you by 1st Responder and Sun Home Loans, has teamed up to give away a $500 gift card from Home Depot to celebrate the success of the innovative mortgage opportunity.

One Home Depot gift card will be given away at each of the upcoming trade shows that 1st Responder and Sun Home Loans will be attending to share more information about the popular Heroes Mortgage Program.

There is absolutely no charge or obligation to enter the drawing for the Home Depot gift card. Readers can enter by visiting 1st Responder’s website at www.1RBN.com. To enter the contest, entrants must completely fill out the form and verify their email address.

“We have received so much great feedback about the Heroes Mortgage Program from our readers,” said 1st Responder Publisher Joseph Belsito. “Sun Home Loan has stepped up in a big way to extend benefits to members of the emergency services community and their families. The program has been a success and we look forward to continue to build our relationship with the emergency services community who risk their lives for us every day.”

The Heroes Mortgage Program is an exclusive mortgage opportunity, which provides discounted fees and low interest rates for firefighters and other members of the emergency services community. The program offers unmatched rates, minimal lender fees and promises to get clients in their new home by the contract date. To participate in the program, firefighters, rescue and EMS personnel must verify their active or retired status within the emergency services community. The program is open to both paid and volunteer members.

To receive more information about the program and its

Heroes Realty helps military veteran find his dream home Stephen Hylton often used public transportation to look at different homes he was interested in on the market.

However, Hylton didn’t have to worry about catching the train to get home during his search. Martin Kaczmarczyk, the Broker of Record for Heroes Realty, usually gave Hylton a lift – even though it was out of the way. It was the least he could do for Hylton, a U.S. Army veteran, who proudly served our country.

Kaczmarczyk couldn’t help but think of Hylton over Memorial Day weekend, proudly knowing that he helped him purchase his home through the innovative Heroes Realty program.

“Being able to find a place for a veteran, right around Memorial Day, that means a lot,” Kaczmarczyk said. “This is a home Mr. Hylton can spend a lot of years in. It means so much because of the sacrifices he made. Mr. Hylton closed in early-May, so it was perfect timing.”

Heroes Realty works with heroes and their families across the country with a variety of real estate transactions. These brave men and women include firefighters and EMT’s, police officers, members of the armed services, healthcare professionals – including doctors, nurses and support staff – and educators. Whether you are looking to purchase a new home, sell the one you are in for the best price possible, or are even looking to rent or lease a quality home or apartment, Heroes Realty has opened its doors to provide personal real estate services to all of the Heroes in our community.

Heroes Realty is dedicated to the longterm success and financial well-being of all of our members. The Heroes Realty team is made up of a knowledgeable staff

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Sun Home Loans and 1st Responder Newspaper are not affiliated. All loans subject to approval. Certain conditions and fees may apply. Mortgage financing provided by Sun Home Loans, a division of Sun National Bank, N.A. Equal Housing Lender.

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“Better Living – Longer Living” A Beginner’s Checklist…

FIREFIGHTER FITNESS Lori Ann Hodgkinson

We all want to Live Better and Live Longer. Although there is no “one way to accomplish this (and certainly no guarantees) – keeping it simple has been working best for my newest of clients.

Change is good – yet it’s never easy. For my beginner clients – keeping it simple and sticking to the basics has been the best way to make life changes possible and probable.

Once they have made these basic changes, they are able (as well as motivated) to move on to incorporate more specific parameters of health and fitness.

Here’s a simple checklist to get you started in the right direction to healthier living.

Chances are you will feel better, look better and be on your way to improving your lifestyle.

No need to get caught up with all the details or bog yourself down with tons of rules. Start simple – once you get rolling you can get more specific to keep yourself on track.

Drink plenty of water. It’s surprising how many people fail to drink more than a glass or two each day. If you are one of those people add a glass each day until you reach eight per day. In warmer temperatures (or if exercising heavily), you may need even more.

Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. Even if you are struggling to eliminate poor food choices, add more fruits and vegetables. Not only are they healthier for you, but increasing them may help you to eventually ditch many of those foods that are sabotaging your health. You may feel fuller as well as lose some of those nasty cravings. Are you consuming two to two and a half cups of vegetables everyday and two cups of fruit as well? If not, pick it up a bit!

Limit fats and refined sug-

ars. This is nothing new to you. Be more conscious of the foods you eat, and work towards decreasing the fat, sugar and salt you consume.

Move more! Devote 30 minutes nearly every day to physical activity. Go for a walk, take a bike ride, swim or whatever you like and/or find convenient. Try not to get caught up in duration or intensity at first. Just move on most days every week.

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What I’ve found with my beginners (or those looking to renew their fitness efforts) it works well to start with two basic rules, begin and continue.

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